WIAC PROJECTIONS

UW-Stout at UW-Whitewater
The Blue Devils come in with a 3-2 record after a much needed 22-19 victory over UW-Stevens Point last week.  UW-S relies on it's 3rd ranked (WIAC) rushing attack and is ranked last in the conference in passing efficiency, completing 46.9% of their passes with 8 interceptions and only 3 passing TD's.  Defensively, the Blue Devils are giving up an average of 4.6 ypc on the ground.  On paper, this team seems made to order for the Warhawks' "stop the run first" mentality.  Look for another grinding, pull away win for UW-W

UW-Whitewater 38
UW-Stout  10




UW-Eau Claire at UW-LaCrosse
The Blugolds (3-2) must avoid a letdown after a hard fought homecoming loss that went down to the final play last week against UW-Oshkosh.  They will be meeting an Eagle team (2-3) that is riding high after two straight victories.  While UW-LaCrosse may get the emotional edge, the Blugolds clearly have the most overriding match-up edge.  The high flying UW-EC offense, leading the WIAC in passing offense, faces the a UW-L team ranked dead last in defending the pass.  Blugold QB Austin Neu leads the WIAC in total offense.  UW-L's limited offense will be hard pressed to keep up.

UW-Eau Claire 27
UW-LaCrosse  17




UW-Oshkosh at UW-Platteville
The quick-strike UW-Oshkosh offense takes it's act to Platteville  on Saturday as the Titans (4-1) square off against the Pioneers (3-2) in a pivitol WIAC clash for both teams.  Oshkosh faces a stiff Pioneer defense that ranks 2nd to only UW-Whitewater heading into Saturday's action.  UW-O QB Nate Wara, who hurts opponents as much with his legs as he does his arm, comes into the game ranked 2nd in the WIAC in total offense.  The Pioneers are rested and healthy after a bye week while Oshkosh barely hung on the beat Eau Claire last week.  Pioneers look for the ambush on their homecoming Saturday.

UW-Platteville  23
UW-Oshkosh   21




UW-Stevens Point at UW-River Falls
Both teams are looking for their first WIAC victory.  The Pointers, highly regarded entering the season, may try to take out some frustration on the Falcons in this one.

UW-Stevens Point  31
UW-River Falls  14